The Department of Foreign Languages invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Spanish with an anticipated start date of August 2014.

A PhD. in Spanish language studies is required, ABD will be considered, with native or near-native level fluency in both Spanish and English. Specialty in Hispanic Linguistics or Latino/Latina Studies required, with experience or interest in developing courses for Heritage Learners. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching and experience teaching all levels of language, literature, and culture. Teaching load: 3/3.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application addressing qualifications for the position, current curriculum vitae; statement of teaching interests; evidence of teaching effectiveness and three confidential letters of recommendation to: hispanic.search@bradley.edu or

Spanish Search Committee

Department of Foreign Languages

Bradley University

Peoria, IL 61625

For full consideration, applications must be received by November 25, 2013. Position will remain open until filled. Interviews may be conducted at the MLA in January 2014.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Bradley University is a distinctive, medium-size, comprehensive private institution of higher learning. The University is located on an 85-acre campus in Peoria, the largest metropolitan area in central Illinois. With approximately 5,000 undergraduate and 800 graduate students, Bradley offers the opportunities and choices of a larger university (with over 130 programs in five colleges, plus a graduate school) and the quality, personal attention, and challenge of a small private college. Bradley is rich in tradition and full of promise to become one of the nation's best comprehensive universities. For additional information about the University visit www.bradley.edu.

Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.